I can accept failure, everyone fails at something. But I can't accept not trying. – Michael Jordan
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Tuesday, March 22, 2016 (DAYS 1,476 – 1,489)
There's a handful of things I've learned in life, and sadly I've also seen those that have almost just failed at life! It's one thing to try and try again, but I've realized individuals that absolutely REFUSE to learn a new skill or even attempt it, because it's just easier to 'let someone else do it' will probably be the first to go in a zombie apocalypse or if just left Home Alone like little Kevin McCallister I would imagine your parents may arrive home to find a corpse rigamortis-style in the fetal position hidden in a closet while there is an entire kitchen full of food that you seem to have somehow been unable to open or prepare on your own without the assistance of someone else! Hopefully you are an able body individual, because I am quite sure that my 12-year-old niece is quite capable of ALL of these things, and you would be surprised at how many people I have met where their refusal to learn is going to cause them to continually fail at life.
There's a handful of things I've learned in life, and sadly I've also seen those that have almost just failed at life! It's one thing to try and try again, but I've realized individuals that absolutely REFUSE to learn a new skill or even attempt it, because it's just easier to 'let someone else do it' will probably be the first to go in a zombie apocalypse or if just left Home Alone like little Kevin McCallister I would imagine your parents may arrive home to find a corpse rigamortis-style in the fetal position hidden in a closet while there is an entire kitchen full of food that you seem to have somehow been unable to open or prepare on your own without the assistance of someone else! Hopefully you are an able body individual, because I am quite sure that my 12-year-old niece is quite capable of ALL of these things, and you would be surprised at how many people I have met where their refusal to learn is going to cause them to continually fail at life.
1. YOU CANNOT EVEN MAKE EGGS
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Yes, these round objects that you crack open and cook or boil are just so very complex. I know that it has taken us centuries to finally understand just how to make an egg and now with the assistance of the Internet you can FINALLY learn how to do this very simple task even if you are unable to read since thank God there is a video for you HERE.
2. YOU DON'T KNOW HOW TO DO LAUNDRY
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Yes, this can also be a tricky device! I understand that when the instructions are in a foreign language you have an excuse, but when you are unsure where the clothes go and what soap to use, this can certainly cause massive problems. Hopefully at the minimum you can hand wash your clothes, which brings us to point numero three below...
3. YOU CAN'T (OR BASICALLY REFUSE) TO EVEN WASH DISHES
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This should be something each person should be capable of doing, especially if you are no longer living at home, but yet again you would be amazed at how some people within a guest house or hostel living environment seem to make more of a mess cleaning up their dishes than it was before. How do you make pasta and then wash your dishes only to see that there is still remnants of pasta on the inside of the bowl and pieces of pasta around the sink and stove? Really?! Yes, a fine example of how life has failed you because you somehow managed to create a larger mess in your sad attempt to cook and clean up. I suppose it's a good thing you can make an elderly person do this for you. Thumbs up to you!
4. IGNORING FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
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Burying your head in the sand and hoping that credit card or student loan debt will just disappear by ignoring it is obviously an awful decision. I know many people don't keep track of their individual purchases, but if you are struggling with this. I would suggest by starting to set a daily, weekly, and monthly budget and try your best to be disciplined in sticking with this course of action by learning to say NO to purchases or even social events. I'm not saying you need to be a shut-in with a house full of cats, but you can easily meet friends at a restaurant to socialize and instead of ordering and eating a meal there, eat at home, and order something much cheaper for example. And if you truly need assistance, the longer you wait the more interest on your current debt may be adding up and it may be time friend to humble yourself and seek out a financial planner that may also help hold you more accountable to your high interest debts and beginning to learn how to safe better.
5. YOU CANNOT READ A MAP WITHOUT TECHNOLOGY
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Yes, you would be pretty amazed that so many people in this day in age are unable to read a map, whether that be a hand-written one, a screenshot, or an actual paper map. This is a great article that discusses further why relying on Smartphone GPS is NOT a good thing. So, I implore you to practice this valuable life skill. Often when people use the excuse, especially in technologically developed countries, "I don't need to worry about this so much because of Google Maps, but then when I remind people that often various GPS maps are not as accurate as you may believe and what happens when you're given directions of a specific area within a building?" Do you think there's an app for that specific building layout? Yup. So learn to read a map and also give verbal or written directions more accurately.
6. YOU CAN'T SWIM
I have been absolutely baffled at the number of people I've met around the world that do not know how to swim! I'm sorry friend, but this is such a valuable life skill that can obviously safe your life or the life of another person. So if you don't know how to swim, hit me up and I'll teach you the way John 'The Duke' Wayne does it!
7. LEARN TO RIDE A BIKE
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Whether you live in a megacity or not, learning to ride a bicycle for the sake of balance has so many advantages as a life skill. So don't be the guy photographed above relying on training wheels, however, if you're cruising around on a Big Wheel with spinning dubs I'll give you props there!
8. CONSTANTLY COMPLAINING AND/OR BLAMING OTHERS
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One thing one of my best friends Andrea and I despised were friends or colleagues that would CONSTANTLY complain about their job, relationship, other any other area of their life, especially when this was the constant topic of conversation over not just once but we're talking months, even years. Our attitude was, "STOP complaining and do something about it, because we are sick and tired and of hearing about it!" For example, it's one thing for someone that truly hates their job, but is doing NOTHING to try and change their situation. I understand we all need times to vent, but when it's been going on for years and you aren't seeking a new job, but just want to constantly complain about it, in the words of Chris Farley, "SHUT YOUR YAPPER!" And, when it comes to making excuses, I'm going to quote from Thomas Oppong, founder of Alltopstartups.com, "There will always be a reason why it can't be done. People constantly explain away why they couldn’t, shouldn’t, didn’t, or simply wouldn’t do something." This came from a great article from a Entrepreneur.com titled 5 Habits That Will Guarantee Your Failure in Life.
9. MAKING TEA IS AN IMPOSSIBLE TASK
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Shocking as this may sound, I've actually met someone that had a cold and was advised to drink some warm tea and this person admitted that they had no idea how to do this! Really! Basically two steps huh, put the tea bag in a cup and add hot water. I guess when you really think about it, this can be extremely difficult! Lipton® Tea really should include a manual with specific drawings of how to make tea. Just such a complicated drink! C'mon I didn't have the opportunity to attend Bar School College, bruh!
10. BASIC MATH
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Once again I'm not talking about calculus, physics, or nearly impossible Good Will Hunting theorems, but basic math. Learn it and use it without relying on technology or a calculator. Simple.
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